Bridgy Fed vs ActivityPub for WordPress
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted social networks options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Bridgy Fed
Bridge connecting IndieWeb sites to the fediverse
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ActivityPub for WordPress
Turn a WordPress blog into a fediverse actor
| Feature | Bridgy Fed | ActivityPub for WordPress |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Social Networks | Social Networks |
| License | Unlicense | MIT |
| Language | Python | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | source | source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,229 | ★ 576 |
| First released | 2017 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Twitter, Medium |
Why pick each one
Choose Bridgy Fed if…
- Released under the Unlicense license
- Active community (1.2k GitHub stars)
- Written in Python
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Choose ActivityPub for WordPress if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Written in PHP
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Bridgy Fed or ActivityPub for WordPress better?
Neither is universally better. Bridgy Fed has the larger community, while ActivityPub for WordPress is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Bridgy Fed and ActivityPub for WordPress free and open-source?
Yes. Bridgy Fed is licensed under Unlicense and ActivityPub for WordPress under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Bridgy Fed and ActivityPub for WordPress with Docker?
Bridgy Fed: check the project docs for container support. ActivityPub for WordPress: check the project docs for container support.